Friday, January 21, 2022

Fusion - Coffee Chalkboard

A very quick post for a card that took ALL AFTERNOON!  Oh, goodness!  I am really rusty when it comes to fusing - especially when there is patterned paper involved!  My card is a mini-slimline which doesn't allow for much real estate for adding embellishments.  But I'm happy with the results - and I needed a belated birthday card that should [fingers crossed] bring a smile...


The papers I used today were a gift from a sweet friend - that base paper was IMHO a perfect 'chalkboard' look with florals instead of the graphic coffee-related words in the Fusion Coffee Chalkboard photo.  Add to that: my cup, a few little blooms cut from Bazzill Pale Rose, and Alpaca card stock, and a linen lined shelf for a quick fusion to their sketch.

That's it for me - hope you have a great weekend!!
=] Michele

Stamps: EH A Breve Note; and Handful by Julie
Dies:  Pinkfresh Studio Mini Slimline essential bundle; Dainty Blossoms dies.  MFT Blueprints tag builder 3
Paper:  Kaisercraft PS I love you

Thanks so very much, Fusion!

25 comments:

Cat Craig said...

You did a great job.

Lisa Elton said...

I don't know which I love more, the pretty little cup or the linens on the shelf! Well heck who am I kidding, I love the whole card!

Mac Mable said...

The dark chalkboard 'look' background shows off your 'little' scene to perfection Michele x. The 'linen lined shelf' is adorable and what a fun sentiment too x.

Em said...

A well spent afternoon..that card is near perfection IMHO (I had to look up if you can believe it!).

Linda Callahan said...

Oh my my……I am swooning over the pale napkins and sweet arrangement….and my new favorite word is AFFOGATTO…..

conil said...

You are so clever with color and design. This card is a ideal fusion of the mood board and beautifully assembles, as always.

LeAnne said...

Yummy! Love that "chalkboard" background and your cuppa looks amazing!

lostinpaper said...

hahaha from here it looks like it came together like a breeze! Well worth the effort my friend x

Marcia Hill said...

You definitely nailed it with this card Michele...it's FABULOUS!! LOVE the background dsp...it definitely works with all the other images on this card and that sentiment?? PERFECTION!! And sometimes works of he(art) do take all afternoon...time well spent my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Nora Noll said...

You totally nailed this challenge!! I LOVE the background, your fun sentiment and all your die cuts!! BEAUTIFUL card!!

Patti Callihan said...

I just love the colors you chose it’s so gorgeous .everything is so adorable together . I love the pretty cup Michele.💖💜💖

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is FABULOUS, Michele. Your design is wonderful. I love the little linens and that lovely cup. Your background paper is so perfect. In the midst of all that beauty, the sentiment is absolutely hilarious. Great combo!

Bonnie said...

An awesome interpretation of this sketch, Michele! I love this sweet scene that you've fit so perfectly on the mini slimline card! It's sure to bring a smile!

JulieP said...

Such a pretty tablescape!!! I think I'm only going to make belated birthday cards from now on since I don't seem to be able to send them out on time. ROFL!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, yes, I know the feeling. It's like spending all afternoon or longer cooking a great meal and it's gobbled up in minutes. But it's still fun! You made a delightful card with the fusion inspiration.

Papercraft Boutique said...

A wonderful paper choice for the background, Michele! It does look like a chalkboard, and the pale pink dainty blooms and linen shelf pop against the dark background. The punny sentiment is fun. This card made me check out an Affogato recipe! :-D Yummy!!
Hideko xx

Kim S said...

LOVE this! What a great little scene you have created!

HilaryJane said...

I love all the different elements on this one. Of course it will bring a smile. It often takes me all afternoon to make a card, always have been a slow coach. Love the coffee cup xx

Bobby said...

I love all the details, Michele. The linens are beautiful and the little cup is so pretty.

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous card, Michele! And your sentiment is absolutely fabulous! Another lovely card, my friend! xx

~amy~ said...

I caught this in the Fusion gallery and love it! Such perfect elements.

Laurie Unger said...

Love this! Thanks for sharing this over at the Fusion Card Challenge.

Claire Grantham said...

If I saw your cup in a shop, it would be in my collection immediately, I love this so much! Perfect fusion of the sketch and the image. I love it. Thanks for joining us at Fusion Card Challenge this time. Claire DT

TK said...

How sweet! I'd join you for a cuppa something warm, even without the flower! well.... if I could...

Michelle said...

So BEAUTIFUL, my friend!! LOVE every perfect detail (as always). And.... such a lovely addition to the Fusion gallery!!